set the distributor

goodllookin1722 · #1 (**permalink**) 06-30-2009, 02:26 PM

can some one tell me how me how the distrib, is suppose to sit, as far as in time,
i took it out and the mechanic has no idea on how it should be postion, there no marks
thanks

**AlfaDuc** · #2 (**permalink**) 07-02-2009, 06:51 AM

From the files of the 750-101 discussion group on Yahoo, this link might be helpful (if it works). It's a Powerpoint file showing the orientation of the distributor, rotor and the drive coupling on the end of the distributor:

http://f1.grp.yahoofs.com/v1/UK9MSvU...ual%20Aids.ppt

goodllookin1722 · #3 (**permalink**) 07-02-2009, 02:34 PM

that link is broke it said

Alfastruns · #4 (**permalink**) 07-02-2009, 04:12 PM

which car

If you just took Dist. out it only goes back one way!

Of course some models differ!

**Alfisto Steve** · #5 (**permalink**) 07-02-2009, 04:17 PM

I am so amazed that you guys post questions like your Alfa is the only one everbody has and we should know what model you are talking about so no brainer just set dizzy such a way and all engines will run perfectly.

**gprocket** · #6 (**permalink**) 07-02-2009, 06:12 PM

Looking at some of your older posts I surmise that you are talking about a 2 liter. The dizzy only goes in one way. If you look at the bottom you will see a key that sits in the slot at the bottom of the distributor hole. Look a little closer and you will find that the key is slightly offset. With a proper O ring seal on the dizzy shaft, insert the shaft in the hole and push it down until it bottoms out. Then turn the distributor rotor while pushing down slightly and feel for it to drop down and engage the mating slot. That's it. I'm a little surprised that your mechanic wouldn't have known that.

Ok, now that I've answered your question I would like to request that you try a little punctuation and grammar in your posts. Us old guys have a hard enough time reading the small print without having to guess when a sentence starts and ends. It's not texting...

**papajam** · #7 (**permalink**) 07-02-2009, 06:31 PM

Update.

Spoke with the experienced mechanic (VW, not Alfa) this AM to review the oil pump installation (as part of engine assembly) so the dizzy could be installed in the proper orientation.

**gprocket** · #8 (**permalink**) 07-03-2009, 07:52 AM

Papajam you are a good man!

Funny, there should be a 50/50 chance getting the water pump oriented correctly (or more since some should know how to install the pump) but I swear 90% of the time I find them 180 degrees off. It bugs me but not enough to tear them apart just for that...

goodllookin1722 · #9 (**permalink**) 07-06-2009, 05:02 AM

thanks papajam, and for my grammer some one, GET f@@@@@@

**gprocket** · #10 (**permalink**) 07-06-2009, 06:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goodllookin1722

... and for my grammer some one, GET f@@@@@@...

Rosenmöller · #11 (**permalink**) 07-06-2009, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gprocket

Man am I glad people like this are in the minority around here...

goodllookin1722 · #12 (**permalink**) 07-06-2009, 10:24 AM

u know this is a awesome bb. im not here to criticize people for there mistakes and so forth, i guess in all cases there are some bad with the good, the people who have help me know what i am talking about,and well u have a good day, comment all u like

**60sRacer** · #13 (**permalink**) 07-09-2009, 02:20 PM

Be careful inserting the diz into the oil pump slot. the piece on the end of the diz that fits into the oil pump drive CAN fit 180 degrees out of place. It does fit better one way than the other, and you can feel that. Do it wrong and it WILL add side loads to the oil pump drive shaft, and eventually break it.

And leave you stranded in the worst part of San Jose at 11 pm where even AAA will not come to get you.

It is (was) NOT funny. Quit laughing at me.

Robert

ARwrench · #14 (**permalink**) 07-09-2009, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alfastruns

If you just took Dist. out it only goes back one way!

Of course some models differ!

**60sRacer** · #15 (**permalink**) 07-09-2009, 04:03 PM

Did this when rebuilding, so the wires were new and newly installed.

General guidelines: Front cam lobes pointing outward (TDC), Distr rotor pointed forward, #1 wire at this point.

I actually had to put the diz drive piece on the diz shaft 180 deg out of phase to get it to fit just perfectly wrong.

And then it worked just fine for several weeks.

Until.......

R

You never learn from success. You just keep making mistakes until there is nothing left but the right way.